 <a id="main-content" tabindex="-1"></a>[Western Continuing Studies](https://wcs.uwo.ca/) students are well-equipped for a variety of fields. Discover programs that feature a practicum component and start hosting an intern in 2020.

Key dates:

January 24 - Deadline for sites to submit a posting  
February 3-7 - Students will submit thier applications to the sites  
February 10-March 6 - Interview period  
May 1 - August 21 - Practicum period

**Occupational Health and Safety**  
The [Occupational Health and Safety](https://wcs.uwo.ca/contentManagement.do?method=load&code=CM000177) diploma is a one year post-degree program that includes 10 courses and a mandatory practicum. Our program is recognized as an approved academic program for the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. Enrollment is competitive and candidates must have a related undergraduate degree before entering our program.

- Practicum Information
- Practicum Posting Template

*\*Students must complete 560 hours at the practicum site in order to graduate. This schedule assumes the student is on-site 35 hours/week during the practicum period, however start and end dates can vary to meet the preferences of the site and student.*

**Human Resources**  
The [Human Resources](https://wcs.uwo.ca/contentManagement.do?method=load&code=CM000175) diploma is a one year post-degree program that includes 10 courses and a mandatory practicum. Our courses are recognized by the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) and meet course requirements towards CHRP/CHRL designations. Enrollment is competitive and candidates must have a related undergraduate degree before entering our program.

- Practicum Information
- Practicum Posting Template

*\*Students must complete 560 hours at the practicum site in order to graduate. This schedule assumes the student is on-site 35 hours/week during the practicum period, however start and end dates can vary to meet the preferences of the site and student.*

**Clinical Trials Management**  
The [Clinical Trials Management](https://wcs.uwo.ca/contentManagement.do?method=load&code=CM000174) diploma is a one year post-degree program that includes 9 courses and a mandatory practicum. Enrollment is competitive and candidates must have a related undergraduate degree before entering our program. In order to graduate from the program, students complete a 400 hour practicum which is scheduled to run during the summer. Placements may be paid or unpaid.

- Practicum Information
- Practicum Posting Template

*Students must complete 400 hours at the practicum site in order to graduate. This schedule assumes the student is on site 22 hours/week during the practicum period, however start and end dates can vary to meet the preferences of the site and student.*